City of Kalamazoo - Planning Commission - November 6, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
The Kalamazoo City Planning Commission met to review several key agenda items, beginning with a presentation on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, which was moved ahead of the public hearing. Commissioners discussed upcoming infrastructure projects and funding priorities outlined in the plan. Following the presentation, the Commission held a public hearing on a rezoning request of 4301 Stadium Drive, where residents shared comments and concerns about potential development impacts. The meeting concluded with updates on ongoing planning initiatives and acknowledgment of absences from two members. Overall, the session focused on balancing future growth, infrastructure needs, and community input.
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Call to Order
01:06 Roll Call
01:35 Agenda Adoption
02:16 Approval of Minutes
02:51 Communications and Announcements
03:59 Capital Improvement Plan Presentation
23:10 Rezoning Request Public Hearing
34:16 Land Use and Zoning Presentation
34:40 New Applicant Discussion
35:07 Zoning and Marketing Discussion
35:33 Aerial and Zoning Maps Presentation
36:27 Land Use Classification Clarification
37:21 Public Participation Process
38:21 Planning and Zoning Background
39:23 Site Contextualization
40:54 Review Decision Criteria
48:39 Questions and Answers Session
1:04:21 Opening Remarks and Overview of Rezoning Application
1:05:35 Applicant Presentation: Rezoning Request
1:16:01 Public Hearing: Community Feedback on Rezoning
1:36:55 Public Hearing on Rezoning Request
1:58:00 Community Comments and Personal Testimonies
2:19:49 Public Comments on Asylum Lake Preserve
2:56:46 Public Comments on Asylum Lake Rezoning
3:31:18 Public Comments on Proposed Development
4:09:03 Public Comment on Rezoning Request
4:13:52 Technical Difficulties with Callers
4:35:10 Planning Commission Discussion and Motion on Rezoning
4:49:17 Discussion on Intersection and Traffic Concerns
4:49:51 Rezoning and Development Intensity
4:52:03 Planning Commissioner’s First Meeting
4:55:05 Vote on Rezoning Proposal
4:55:58 City Planner’s Report and Site Plan Review
4:56:37 General Public Comments
4:58:09 City Commission Liaison Comments
5:00:34 Planning Commissioner Comments and Adjournment
